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Foods to Help You Lose Weight

The key things to look for: Foods with high water content, high-fiber foods, and calcium. All of these will help you feel full longer and thus eat fewer calories in the long run.

A good rule to bear in mind is to avoid processed foods, which tend to be higher in fat and salt. "If you eat real food, minimally processed, for instance plain nuts instead of those processed with fat, or 100% whole-wheat bread instead of white bread, that alone will help you manage your weight..

Eat Your Water Drink Your Meals

It's important to stay well hydrated on a diet. People often mistake hunger for thirst. So next time you get a pang, drink a glass of water first to make sure you're really hungry.

But that's not the only way water can help you lose weight. "If water is incorporated into food, it tends to fill us up," .i.e. Most fruits and vegetables are 80% to 90% water.

Another tip: Try a bowl of soup before each meal. "Make sure it's broth-based, not cream-based," Somer says. She also suggests, "a thick beverage like V8 before a meal so you're less likely to overeat. You're likely to consume fewer calories. Brown rice or oatmeal, which have incorporated the water into them, also work."

Load the Fiber Fill Up Before You Fill Out

"People who eat whole grains have an easier time managing their weight,".. "Fiber fills you up before it fills you out." Whole grains (Whole wheat-Dalia or brown rice;) have the added benefit of generally being lower in calories than refined (think white flour) grains and carbohydrates.

Go Nuts Good Fat, Fiber and Protein

Yes, nuts are high in calories, but they are also a great source of protein, fiber, and the "good" (monounsaturated) fat -- all of which can help in weight loss. A small handful (10-to-12 nuts) of walnuts or almonds can actually help you "lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes," .. Try some in your salad, with a piece of fruit, or sprinkled in your cereal oatmeal, of course. Whole almonds (with skin) are preferred...!!

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